Need Insurance

I think the NFL should be ashamed of the way it treats its former players when it comes to post-career medical coverage.

In the past, players received five years of coverage. This was changed to one year for every year played in the league. This does not address the issue of players sustaining significant injuries early in their career.

There are currently 2,500 former players who will be impacted by any decision made in the new CBA. The players want the owners to use some of the money saved in the rookie salary cap to subsidize health care for a longer time period. It's hard to believe the owners are balking at this.

Everyone says the health of the players is the most important thing. That is the mantra until it comes time to writing the check.